Cranefly Recording Scheme

Want to have some time to look at specimens? Need access to some ID resources you don’t have? Need access to a microscope? Or simply looking for an opportunity to brush up on some fundamental entomological skills? This day is for you.

This residential course incorporates everything you need to know to be able to accurately identify and record craneflies.

With a mix of classroom presentations, laboratory-based sessions, and field-based activities, our expert tutor will guide you through the lifestyles, ecology, and morphology of UK craneflies. Attendees will be provided with detailed information on sampling equipment and techniques with practical hands-on opportunities to collect live specimens.

There are around 350 cranefly species in the British Isles, many of which require microscopic examination in order to reliably identify to species. This course will take you to the next step, providing you with the skills you need to be able to start identifying craneflies to genus and species using a microscope.

There are around 350 cranefly species in the British Isles, many of which require microscopic examination in order to reliably identify to species. This course will take you to the next step, providing you with the skills you need to be able to start identifying craneflies to family level using a microscope.

Course: Advanced Identification workshop on British Craneflies (Diptera; Tipuloidea) 
Tutors: Pete Boardman & John Kramer
Venue: FSC Preston Montford
Dates: Friday 11th February 2022 to Sunday 13th February 2022
Costs: the discount of £95 will still apply for Dipterists Forum members, the rates will be:-
£300 for single occupancy (then discount applied if applicable)

Unfortunately this event has had to be cancelled in response to the coronavirus situation.